Guinea president lists 92 occupational diseases
President Mamadi Doumbouya established a decree on November 5, 2026, detailing compensable professional illnesses.
President Mamadi Doumbouya has established a framework for compensating occupational diseases in Guinea. A decree released on Thursday, November 5, 2026, lists 92 professional illnesses eligible for compensation. This regulation defines the legal and technical basis for recognizing these conditions and creates a specialized body to monitor and update the list.
The decree categorizes these illnesses into four main groups: those caused by chemical agents, physical agents, biological agents, and those affecting specific organs or functions. Each table within the decree's annex is structured with three columns to guide doctors, employers, and social security organizations in determining compensation rights.
This measure aims to strengthen social protection for Guinean workers. The decree also establishes a mechanism for the ongoing monitoring and updating of the list of compensable professional diseases.
Why it mattersGuinean workers affected by 92 specific occupational illnesses are now covered by a new compensation framework.